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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.84, 3,824.71 and 700.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.84, 3,824.71 and 700.94 is: 1,051.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.84 : 3,824.71 = 700.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.84/3,824.71 = 700.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.84x = 3,824.71 × 700.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.84x = 2,680,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,888.72/2,549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.40

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